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Study: Brain Plaque Leading Alzheimer’s Indicator

dreamstime From Newsmax Are you at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease just because you’re 80 and not 75? New research shows it’s more complex than that. The findings suggest that it’s the pace of buildup in the brain of Alzheimer’s-linked amyloid…

Cayman: Surfski Paddlers Head Shore To Shore To Raise Funds For New Nature Park

Twelve Surfski Paddlers are preparing to brave the waves between Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman to raise funds and awareness for local environmental charity Coast to Bluff Recreational Access and Conservation (CBRAC) during Shore To Shore ‘24. If the word…

Cayman Participants Needed for Nutrition Survey

Grand Cayman, Monday, 8 January, 2024–   The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MHW) is asking for the public’s support in an academic research project focusing on nutrition in a selection of British Overseas Territories (BOTs).  Registered Dietitian (RD) and Doctoral…

Cayman: HSA Urgent Care Clinic to operate 7-days a week

Effective January 8, 2024, the Health Services Authority (HSA) will be extending its Urgent Care Clinic hours to operate seven days a week to allow patients more convenient access to urgent medical care. “The extension aligns with our commitment to…

St K&N: Ministry of Health Collaborates with Williams Architectural to Introduce Air Conditioning to JNF

(L-R) Assistant Matron, Mrs. Sandra Lestrade-Caines; Director of Operations at J.N.F General Hospital, Ms. Lindsey Maynard; Director of Institutional-based Health Services, Dr. Jenson Morton; Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew; Mr. Victor Williams, Owner of Williams…

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Cayman: MoE grants one-time payment towards Early Childhood Care

Premier and Minister for Education Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly The Ministry of Education (MoE) is pleased to announce a one-time grant of $1,200.00 to children receiving funding through the Early Childhood Assistance Programme (ECAP). This initiative aims to directly alleviate financial…

Enjoy holiday feasting without sabotaging your fealth

Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax You may be one of the 64% of Americans surveyed who said they are postponing their health goals until the start of the new year. But even with the holiday season upon us, you…

US: CIS Study: 59 Percent of illegal aliens use Welfare

screenshot Newsmax TV By By Peter Malbin  From Newsmax A new study on immigration indicates that 59% of undocumented people living in the U.S. used one major welfare program. That compares to 39% for U.S.-born households. An analysis conducted by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals that immigrants…

Cayman: New COVID variant not cause for concern

Grand Cayman, Friday, 22 December 2023 – On Tuesday, 19 December, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the JN.1 strain of COVID-19 a variant of interest.  JN.1 is a subvariant of Omicron.  “The Ministry of Health & Wellness continues to…

Cayman: Ministry of Health & Wellness Advisory – Respiratory Hygiene

Grand Cayman, Friday, 22 December 2023–  The Ministry of Health & Wellness expects that respiratory illnesses will increase over the course of the holiday season and in January due to travel, the influx of arrivals on island, and an increase…